• Isyaku Shehu
• Auwal Isah Yusuf
• Sani Saleh
• Jummai Ali Kazaure
• Usaini Garba

The research is one (1) out of eleven (11) with similar purpose, across the eleven (11) Federal Constituencies in Jigawa State. It is a mixed-methods research that assessed the facilities-to-students ratio (FSR) for schools in the Birnin-Kudu/Buji Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Nigeria. A stratified random sample of 21 schools, 126 teachers, and 210 students was analyzed through surveys, interviews, and observations. Descriptive statistics showed an average of 16 facilities per school, with a standard deviation of 4.5. The Chi-Square test (χ²=12.34, p=0.002) indicated a significant association between facility types and FSR categories. T-test results (t=3.21, p=0.0015) revealed differences in Math scores between low and high FSR schools. ANOVA (F=6.54, p=0.0012) showed disparities in English scores across FSR levels. MANOVA (Pillai’s Trace=0.28, p=0.0001) confirmed a multivariate effect of FSR on Math, English, and Basic Science scores. Correlation analysis (r=0.48, p<0.0001) and regression analysis (R²=0.36, p<0.0001) demonstrated a positive relationship between facilities and Math scores and the explanatory power of FSR on Science scores. Factor analysis identified three factors explaining 65% of the variance, representing academic performance, facility quality, and student access. The Kruskal-Wallis H Test (H=14.76, p=0.00065) highlighted differences in teacher perceptions of facility availability. The study emphasizes the critical role of FSR in academic achievement, advocating for equitable facility distribution to enhance educational outcomes.

educational ratios; facility-to-students ratio; statistical tests

"Determination facility-to-students ratio for schools in Birnin-Kudu/Buji federal constituency of Nigeria", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.j479-j489, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403965.pdf

"Determination facility-to-students ratio for schools in Birnin-Kudu/Buji federal constituency of Nigeria", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppj479-j489, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403965.pdf